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Latest news: Mental health

‘Barter barber’ cutting hair in Canberra for men’s mental health

The 'Barter Barber' Sam Dowdall’s new mobile barbershop, dubbed the ‘Ken Oath’ barbershop, currently stands in place in suburban Canberra.

Better sleep improves mental health

Mental health issues and sleep problems are two sides of the same coin, according to Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation, Professor Shantha Rajaratnam. Professor Rajaratnam has launched the Foundation’s latest research Fact...

New mental health service to help Canberrans through pandemic

A new ‘Head to Health Pop Up’ service opens today to support Canberrans’ mental health as local residents continue to struggle with the pandemic.

Books for this World Mental Health Week

For World Mental Health Week, 9-17 October, we’ve compiled a list of Penguin Random House Australia books, written by experts aimed at enhancing your mental wellbeing in the current global climate.

Take time to stop for an ‘Unstoppable Hour of Power’

As part of Mental Health Week, 9-16 October, Lifeline Canberra invites you to finish up early tomorrow and join in on a free, uplifting event - the “Unstoppable Hour of Power” - at 4pm.

Plan to tackle mental illness in children

Protecting the mental health of children under the age of 12 and preventing illness is part of a new world-first national strategy.

Small steps for young Australians on Headspace Day

The idea for Headspace Day 2021, today, is to encourage young people to focus on the future, by laying small, everyday steps that support their mental wellbeing.

Mental Health Month: Minister Emma Davidson

Emma Davidson, ACT Minister for Mental Health, has a message for our readers during Mental Health Month this October.

Mental Health Month ambassador: Tim Daly

The earlier you look after your mental health, the better, believes local Mental Health Month ambassador Tim Daly. He runs a mental health charity, and wants to break the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Mental Health Month ambassador: Bianca Rosetti

There is no shame in asking for help, believes Bianca Rosetti, one of the ACT Mental Health Month ambassadors. She lives with a mental health condition, cares for a teenager with autism, and has chaired the ACT Mental Health Consumer Network since 2017.

One family’s mental health nightmare

One Canberra couple, readers of the Canberra Daily, have shared with me the sad story of how they lost their son to suicide.

Look after yourself during Mental Health Month

Every October, Mental Health Month raises awareness of mental illness, reduces stigma and discrimination against people living with mental illness, and promotes positive mental health and wellbeing in the community.

Fruit and vegetables linked to children’s mental health

Eating fruit and vegetables is linked with being good for children's mental health, new research suggests.

Police investigate death of woman at Dhulwa Mental Health Unit

ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 34-year-old woman which occurred this morning, Saturday 25 September, at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.

Victoria starts pop-up mental health clinics

The Victorian government will spend another $22 million on mental health, including establishing pop-up clinics across the state.

Bringing suicide Out of the Shadows

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Lifeline Canberra is remembering those who took their lives, and helping people with mental health.

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